Maintenance Engineer

Apex Systems; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K program

HSA

Job summary

Everforth Apex in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to support HVAC test labs, maintaining electrical and mechanical infrastructure and ensuring high uptime. The role requires hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety compliance in a laboratory environment.

You will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, read P&IDs and schematics, calibrate sensors, and coordinate with vendors for repairs and upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in HVAC systems, industrial maintenance, or lab environment.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical systems; strong maintenance planning and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of safety practices and standard operating procedures (LOTO awareness).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of HVAC test rigs and lab infrastructure.
• Maintain chillers, AHUs, cooling towers, pumps, compressors, and piping systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical panels, PLCs, VFDs, instrumentation, and power distribution systems.
• Assist in installation, commissioning, and modification of test setups; read P&IDs and schematics.
• Coordinate with vendors for repairs, calibrations, and upgrades.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Safety practices

Electrical & mechanical system know‑h

HVAC systems

PLC/SCADA/LabVIEW/Yokogawa

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

SCADA

LabVIEW

Yokogawa

Job description

# Maintenance EngineerApply**Job#: 3044227****Job Description:**Maintenance Engineer**Location:** Charlotte, North Carolina (Onsite)Role OverviewAn opportunity is available for a skilled and reliable Maintenance Engineer to support the daily operations and uptime of engineering HVAC test labs. This individual will be responsible for maintaining electrical and mechanical infrastructure, troubleshooting lab equipment, and ensuring the reliability of utilities and test systems. The role involves planning and executing day-to-day maintenance activities to ensure lab uptime, safety compliance, and uninterrupted testing operations.Key Responsibilities* Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of HVAC test rigs and lab infrastructure.* Maintain chillers, AHUs, cooling towers, pumps, compressors, and piping systems.* Ensure high uptime of lab utilities such as chilled water, hot water, and compressed air.* Respond to breakdowns and restore operations with minimal impact on testing schedules.* Troubleshoot electrical panels, PLC systems, VFDs, instrumentation, and power distribution systems.* Support the safe operation of medium and low voltage electrical systems and perform electrical fault diagnosis.* Ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.* Maintain refrigeration circuits, valves, heat exchangers, and hydronic systems.* Support the installation, commissioning, and modification of test setups.* Read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and system schematics.* Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, and protective relays.* Support calibration of sensors, including RTDs, pressure, flow, and electrical instruments.* Collaborate with test engineers and supervisors to ensure readiness of test setups.* Assist in setting up and troubleshooting data acquisition systems, such as Yokogawa and LabView.* Track equipment uptime, breakdown frequency, and maintenance metrics.* Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions.* Coordinate with external vendors for repairs, calibration, and upgrades.Required Qualifications**Education:** A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field is required.**Experience:** A minimum of 5 years of experience in HVAC systems, industrial maintenance, or a laboratory environment is necessary. This includes hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical systems.**Skills:** A strong understanding of maintenance planning, troubleshooting, and execution is required. The ability to prioritize tasks and support critical lab operations is essential. Knowledge of safety practices and standard operating procedures is also needed.Preferred Qualifications* Experience in HVAC test labs or chiller testing environments.* Knowledge of AHRI standards and lab testing practices.* Experience with PLCs, SCADA, LabView, or Yokogawa systems.* A strong understanding of hydronic systems, cooling towers, and industrial utilities.* Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs.Work Environment* This is a hands-on role requiring standing, lifting, and working around mechanical equipment.* The position involves exposure to refrigerants, compressed gases, and varying temperatures.* Off-shift or weekend support may be required during critical maintenance activities or breakdowns. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Charlotte, NC, US**Job Type:** Engineering and Technicians**Date Posted:** August 1, 2026**Pay Range:** $35 - $40 per hour